Myths v. Reality: Taking an honest look at college admissions
There is a dominant idea that if you ‘work hard enough’ anything is possible. The reality of the American college admissions landscape is that this is rarely true. With experience supporting hundreds of students through the college process, including those who’ve landed spots at the nation’s most selective institutions, we want students and parents to know what we know about the realities of college admissions – The truth about highly selective colleges Not all, but the majority of students and parents we meet are interested in highly selective colleges. The definition of this can vary, but most of the time it comes down to a name brand that others will recognize, a certain position on a ranking list, and a low acceptance rate. The generally accepted definition of ‘highly selective’ is an acceptance rate under 20%. The truth is, most families who are thinking about ‘highly selective’ are focused on colleges with less than 10-15% acceptance rates, and the most sought after institu...
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